Safety Specialist

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

ABOUT THE JOB

This Safety Specialist role will provide leadership and assistance in the prevention of workplace incidents and injuries. Identifies and corrects potential safety and health hazards and ensures occupational regulatory requirements are met. Implements safe work instructions and monitors conformance through site assessments. Analyzes personal protective safety equipment needs and assists in the procurement process. Coordinates medical surveillance such as respiratory fit testing and DOT physicals. Coordinates employee safety training and participates in safety committee meetings. Monitors and reports on organizational safety and health performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety: Coach and mentor employees to ensure compliance with all applicable company and government regulations. Support incident investigations and corrective action process. Proactively seek ways to improve overall employee health and safety performance. Manage Safety Training program including content, delivery and reporting
• Assessments: Conduct safety assessments at plant locations. Communicate findings. Manage documentation.
• External Reporting: Complete required regulatory reporting such as OSHA 300 logs. Manage external safety databases.
• Policies and Procedures: Working with leadership, update safety related policies and procedures; review regulations and compare with company policies to ensure compliance; verify that employees are adhering to the company policies and procedures as written.
• Security: Assist with compliance with DHS security requirements for our facilities.
• Manage Emergency Response Programs including Drills: Assist with Emergency Response Team structure, training, and facility emergency response drills.
• Miscellaneous: Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed.
• Other Tasks: Complete other tasks and compliance responsibilities. Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent experience
• Minimum five years' experience in a safety or regulatory role required
• OSHA 30 and/or OSHA 511 coursework preferred
• ASP/CSP certification preferred
• Training development and delivery experience preferred
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills
• Ability to work well both autonomously and as part of a collaborative group
• Ability to source information from internal and external sources
• Proficient at using Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit, stand, bend, reach, walk for extended periods of time in an office or manufacturing setting
• Work in manufacturing areas where conditions may include odors, varying temperatures, wet floors, and moderate levels of noise
• Wear personal protective equipment such as a respirator and chemical resistant suit
• Ascend and descend stairs
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. on an occasional basis

TRAVEL:

Up to 25%

Expected Compensation: $110,000-130,000/Yr. + 10% bonus eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.